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          Step 1 – Put your financial house in order
          Lenders are mandated by law to ensure that you satisfy the “Four
          C’s of underwriting.”  These are:

              1.  Credit history.  This shows your demonstrated responsibility
                 to manage debt

              2.  Capacity to repay.  Regular income and employment


              3.  Cash assets.  Needed to cover downpayment and closing
                 cost


              4.  Collateral.  Value of the home you wish to buy.

          The first three C’s are totally within your control and that is where
          you should start.

          Credit History
          Credit is your ability to get goods and services now, and pay for
          them  later.    Credit  is  a  powerful  financial  instrument,  and  if
          managed properly, it can give you a really good financial standing
          in life.   It can also save you a lot of money in interest, especially on
          a mortgage.  Used carelessly however, credit can be a nightmare.
          It can suck the breath out of your financial standing and cost you
          thousands of dollars with higher interest rates.

          Ranking your credit

          Score          Rank
          800 – 850      Exceptional
          740 – 799      Very good
          670 – 739      Good
          580 – 669      Fair
          579 – below  Poor


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